As we continue to explore the world of natural and homemade beauty products, it’s time to talk about a game-changer: solid perfumes. Not only are they free from harsh chemicals and artificial additives, but they’re also incredibly easy to make at home. In this article, we’ll be sharing 20 luxurious solid perfume recipes perfect for beginners. From soothing blends that promote relaxation to invigorating scents that boost energy, these formulas will have you smelling like a million bucks without breaking the bank.
In the following pages, we’ll delve into the world of essential oils and explore the art of blending to create unique fragrances that capture your personality. Whether you’re looking for a romantic scent to impress your significant other or a fresh fragrance to keep you going throughout the day, we’ve got you covered.
Lavender and Vanilla Solid Perfume
Elevate your senses with this calming blend of lavender and vanilla. This solid perfume is a perfect treat for anyone seeking relaxation and serenity.
Ingredients:
– 1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
– 2 tablespoons coconut oil
– 2 tablespoons sweet almond oil
– 10 drops lavender essential oil
– 5 drops vanilla absolute
– 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
Instructions:
1. Melt the beeswax pellets in a double boiler or a microwave-safe bowl for 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until fully melted.
2. Add the coconut oil, sweet almond oil, lavender essential oil, and vanilla absolute to the melted wax. Stir well to combine.
3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before adding the vitamin E oil. Stir well to combine.
4. Pour the mixture into a small tin or glass container. Allow it to cool and solidify completely at room temperature.
Cooking Time: 5-10 minutes
This solid perfume is perfect for on-the-go application, providing a gentle, calming scent that’s sure to soothe your senses.
Rose and Sandalwood Solid Perfume
Create a luxurious solid perfume with the alluring scents of rose and sandalwood.
Ingredients:
– 1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
– 2 tablespoons coconut oil
– 4 drops rose essential oil
– 6 drops sandalwood essential oil
– 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, melt the beeswax pellets over low heat.
2. Once melted, remove from heat and add the coconut oil, stirring until combined.
3. Add the rose and sandalwood essential oils, stirring well to incorporate.
4. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding the vitamin E oil.
5. Pour the mixture into a small tin or container and let it solidify at room temperature.
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes (including cooling time)
This rich and creamy solid perfume is perfect for everyday use, providing a subtle yet alluring scent. Store in an airtight container to maintain its texture and fragrance.
Citrus Burst Solid Perfume
Elevate your senses with this refreshing and invigorating solid perfume, bursting with citrusy goodness!
Ingredients:
– 1 tablespoon coconut oil
– 1 tablespoon beeswax
– 10 drops lemon essential oil
– 10 drops orange essential oil
– 5 drops grapefruit essential oil
Instructions:
1. Melt the coconut oil and beeswax in a double boiler or a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until fully combined.
2. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon, orange, and grapefruit essential oils.
3. Pour the mixture into a small tin or silicone mold.
4. Allow it to cool and solidify completely (about 10-15 minutes).
5. Once set, remove the perfume from the mold and your Citrus Burst Solid Perfume is ready to wear!
Cooking Time: None
Jasmine and Coconut Solid Perfume
Create a luxurious and alluring perfume with the sweet scent of jasmine and creamy richness of coconut. This solid perfume is easy to make and perfect for gifting or personal use.
Ingredients:
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons beeswax pellets
• 4 drops jasmine essential oil
• 2 drops vanilla absolute
• 10 drops jojoba oil
• A few grains of natural vitamin E powder (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil and beeswax pellets over low heat.
2. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the jasmine essential oil, vanilla absolute, and jojoba oil.
3. Pour the mixture into a clean glass jar or tin container.
4. Allow it to cool and solidify completely before using.
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes (melting time) + cooling time
Enjoy your homemade Jasmine and Coconut Solid Perfume! Apply as needed to pulse points for a sweet and alluring scent.
Patchouli and Amber Solid Perfume
This rich and alluring solid perfume combines the earthy warmth of patchouli with the golden sweetness of amber, creating a fragrance that’s perfect for everyday wear.
Ingredients:
– 1 tablespoon coconut oil
– 2 tablespoons beeswax pellets
– 10 drops patchouli essential oil
– 5 drops amber essential oil
– 2 teaspoons vitamin E oil
Instructions:
1. In a small double boiler or a heat-proof glass bowl set over a pot of simmering water, melt the coconut oil and beeswax pellets.
2. Once melted, remove from heat and add the patchouli and amber essential oils. Stir well to combine.
3. Allow the mixture to cool and thicken slightly, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a solid perfume consistency.
4. Pour into a small tin or glass container and let cool completely before use.
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes
Peppermint and Eucalyptus Solid Perfume
Experience the refreshing blend of peppermint and eucalyptus with this easy-to-make solid perfume.
Ingredients:
– 1 tablespoon coconut oil
– 2 tablespoons beeswax pellets
– 10 drops peppermint essential oil
– 5 drops eucalyptus essential oil
– 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil and beeswax pellets over low heat.
2. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the peppermint and eucalyptus essential oils.
3. Add the vitamin E oil and stir until well combined.
4. Pour the mixture into a lip balm tin or small glass jar.
5. Allow the perfume to cool and harden completely before use.
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes
Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot Solid Perfume
This unique blend of ylang-ylang and bergamot essential oils creates a sweet, floral, and uplifting solid perfume that’s perfect for everyday use.
Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons coconut oil
– 1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
– 10 drops ylang-ylang essential oil
– 5 drops bergamot essential oil
– 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
Instructions:
1. In a small double boiler or a heat-proof glass bowl set over a pot of simmering water, melt the coconut oil and beeswax pellets.
2. Once melted, remove from heat and add the ylang-ylang and bergamot essential oils. Stir until well combined.
3. Pour the mixture into a small tin or mold of your choice.
4. Allow the mixture to cool and solidify completely before use.
Cooking Time: Approximately 10-15 minutes
Tips:
– Use a thermometer to ensure the mixture reaches a temperature of around 120°F (49°C) for proper melting.
– If desired, add a few drops of your favorite fragrance oil or essential oils to customize the scent.
– Store the solid perfume in an airtight container at room temperature.
Gardenia and Musk Solid Perfume
Transform your senses with this enchanting blend of gardenia and musk.
Ingredients:
– 20% Gardenia Essential Oil
– 30% Musk Fragrance Oil
– 50% Coconut Oil
Instructions:
1. Combine the coconut oil, gardenia essential oil, and musk fragrance oil in a heat-resistant glass jar.
2. Stir until the mixture is fully incorporated and the oils are well combined.
3. Pour the blend into a perfume bottle or an empty solid perfume container.
4. Allow the mixture to cool and thicken completely before use.
Cooking Time: None (Perfume-making time: 10-15 minutes)
Lemongrass and Ginger Solid Perfume
Elevate your senses with this refreshing blend of lemongrass and ginger, perfect for everyday wear.
Ingredients:
– 1 tablespoon coconut oil
– 2 tablespoons beeswax pellets
– 10 drops lemongrass essential oil
– 5 drops ginger essential oil
– 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
Instructions:
1. In a small double boiler or a heat-proof glass bowl set over a pot of simmering water, melt the coconut oil and beeswax pellets.
2. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the lemongrass and ginger essential oils.
3. Allow the mixture to cool and thicken slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the vitamin E oil.
5. Pour the mixture into a small tin or container and let it solidify at room temperature.
Cooking Time: None required! This recipe is a no-bake process.
Frankincense and Myrrh Solid Perfume
This ancient-inspired perfume combines the woody, resinous scents of frankincense and myrrh with a touch of sweetness. Perfect for those seeking a unique fragrance.
Ingredients:
– 1 tablespoon beeswax
– 2 tablespoons coconut oil
– 10 drops frankincense essential oil
– 5 drops myrrh essential oil
– 5 drops honey absolute
Instructions:
1. Melt the beeswax in a double boiler or a microwave-safe bowl for 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until fully melted.
2. Add the coconut oil to the melted beeswax and stir until combined.
3. Add the frankincense, myrrh, and honey absolute essential oils to the mixture. Stir well to combine.
4. Pour the mixture into a small glass jar or perfume bottle.
5. Allow the mixture to cool and solidify completely (about 30 minutes).
Cooking Time: None! Let the mixture set at room temperature.
This rich and alluring perfume is perfect for everyday wear. Apply as needed to pulse points, such as wrists and neck. Enjoy!
Chamomile and Honey Solid Perfume
This soothing solid perfume combines the calming properties of chamomile with the sweetness of honey, creating a unique and alluring scent. Perfect for those who prefer gentle, natural fragrances.
Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons coconut oil
– 1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
– 10 drops chamomile essential oil
– 5 drops honey absolute
– 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil and beeswax pellets over low heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Once melted, remove from heat and add the chamomile essential oil, honey absolute, and vitamin E oil. Stir well to combine.
3. Pour the mixture into a small tin or container and let it cool and solidify at room temperature.
4. Once solidified, use as you would any solid perfume.
Cooking Time: 5-7 minutes (melted mixture) + cooling time
Orange Blossom and Neroli Solid Perfume
Create a captivating solid perfume that captures the essence of orange blossoms and neroli flowers with this simple recipe. Perfect for a unique gift or personal indulgence, this fragrant treat will leave you feeling pampered and sophisticated.
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup coconut oil
– 1/4 cup beeswax pellets
– 2 tablespoons sweet almond oil
– 2 tablespoons orange blossom essential oil (10-15%)
– 1 tablespoon neroli essential oil (5-7%)
– 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil and beeswax pellets over low heat.
2. Remove from heat and stir in the sweet almond oil, orange blossom essential oil, and neroli essential oil until well combined.
3. Pour the mixture into a small metal tin or silicone mold.
4. Allow to cool and solidify at room temperature (about 30 minutes).
5. Once hardened, remove from mold and store in an airtight container.
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes
Cedarwood and Clove Solid Perfume
This recipe creates a unique blend of earthy cedarwood and warm clove, perfect for those who appreciate woody and spicy scents.
Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon of beeswax
• 10 drops of cedarwood essential oil
• 5 drops of clove essential oil
• 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil and beeswax over low heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Once melted, remove from heat and add the cedarwood and clove essential oils. Stir well to combine.
3. Let the mixture cool slightly until it reaches a temperature of around 100°F (38°C).
4. Pour the mixture into a small glass container or tin.
5. Allow the mixture to solidify completely before use.
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes
This solid perfume is perfect for on-the-go and can be applied directly to pulse points or used as a fragrance in your favorite bath products.
Lemon and Basil Solid Perfume
Add a burst of citrusy freshness to your daily routine with this refreshing solid perfume. This homemade blend combines the uplifting scent of lemon zest with the sweet, herbaceous aroma of basil for a unique and invigorating fragrance.
Ingredients:
– 1 tablespoon coconut oil
– 2 tablespoons beeswax pellets
– 10 drops lemon essential oil
– 5 drops basil essential oil
– 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil and beeswax pellets over low heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Once melted, remove from heat and add the lemon and basil essential oils. Stir well to combine.
3. Pour the mixture into a stainless steel or glass container and let it cool and solidify at room temperature.
4. Once set, use your fingers or a spoon to scrape out any excess oil that rises to the surface.
5. Your solid perfume is now ready for use! Apply as needed to pulse points (wrists, neck, behind ears) for a subtle yet long-lasting fragrance.
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes
Geranium and Grapefruit Solid Perfume
A refreshing blend of geranium’s floral sweetness and grapefruit’s tangy citrus, this solid perfume is perfect for everyday wear.
Ingredients:
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons beeswax pellets
• 10 drops geranium essential oil
• 5 drops grapefruit essential oil
• 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil and beeswax pellets over low heat.
2. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the geranium and grapefruit essential oils.
3. Pour the mixture into a well-greased tin or glass container.
4. Allow the mixture to cool and solidify at room temperature (about 30 minutes).
5. Once set, cut into small pieces or use as is.
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Tips:
– Use a high-quality coconut oil for best results.
– Adjust the amount of essential oils to your personal preference.
– This perfume will last up to 6 months when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Vanilla and Tonka Bean Solid Perfume
Create a unique and captivating scent with this simple recipe that combines the creamy sweetness of vanilla with the warm, spicy notes of tonka bean. Perfect for those who prefer gentle, long-lasting fragrances.
Ingredients:
– 1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
– 2 tablespoons coconut oil
– 4 drops vanilla essential oil
– 2 drops tonka bean essential oil
– 1 teaspoon sweet almond oil
Instructions:
1. Melt the beeswax pellets in a double boiler or a microwave-safe bowl in 10-second increments, stirring between each heating.
2. Once melted, add the coconut oil and stir until fully incorporated.
3. Add the vanilla and tonka bean essential oils, stirring well to combine.
4. Pour the mixture into a small, heat-resistant container or tin.
5. Allow the mixture to cool and solidify completely (about 30 minutes).
6. Once set, use a spatula to scrape off any excess oil that has risen to the surface.
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes (depending on melting time)
Pine and Rosemary Solid Perfume
Create a refreshing and invigorating solid perfume with the earthy scent of pine and the herbaceous aroma of rosemary.
Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons coconut oil
– 1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
– 10 drops pine essential oil (Pinus sylvestris)
– 5 drops rosemary essential oil (Rosmarinus officinalis)
– 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil and beeswax pellets over low heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Once melted, remove from heat and add the pine and rosemary essential oils. Stir well to combine.
3. Pour the mixture into a glass jar or tin container.
4. Allow the perfume to cool and solidify at room temperature. This may take about 30 minutes.
5. Once solidified, use a spatula or spoon to break up any large clumps.
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes (melted) + 30 minutes (cooling time)
Blackberry and Sage Solid Perfume
Elevate your senses with this unique blend of sweet blackberries and earthy sage, creating a seductive solid perfume that’s perfect for everyday wear.
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup beeswax pellets
– 1/4 cup coconut oil
– 1 tablespoon blackberry puree
– 10 drops blackberry essential oil
– 5 drops sage essential oil
– 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
Instructions:
1. Melt the beeswax pellets in a double boiler or a microwave-safe bowl for 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
2. Add the coconut oil and stir until fully incorporated.
3. Mix in the blackberry puree, blackberry essential oil, sage essential oil, and vitamin E oil.
4. Pour the mixture into a small tin or glass container, allowing it to cool and solidify completely.
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes (depending on melting method)
Tips:
– Apply sparingly to pulse points for a subtle scent.
– Use within 6 months of making for optimal fragrance.
Lavender and Cedar Solid Perfume
Create a soothing and grounding solid perfume with the calming essence of lavender and the warmth of cedar.
Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons coconut oil
– 1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
– 10 drops lavender essential oil
– 5 drops cedarwood essential oil
– 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
Instructions:
1. Melt the coconut oil and beeswax pellets in a double boiler or a heat-proof bowl set over a pot of simmering water.
2. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the lavender and cedarwood essential oils.
3. Add the vitamin E oil and stir until well combined.
4. Pour the mixture into a lip balm tube or a small tin container.
5. Allow to cool and solidify at room temperature.
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes (depending on the melting point of your beeswax)
Tips:
Use high-quality essential oils for best results. This perfume is suitable for all skin types and can be applied to pulse points or used as a styling product. Store in a cool, dry place.
Rose and Patchouli Solid Perfume
Elevate your senses with this alluring blend of rose and patchouli essential oils, perfect for everyday wear.
Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons coconut oil
– 1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
– 10 drops rose essential oil
– 5 drops patchouli essential oil
– 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
Instructions:
1. Melt the coconut oil and beeswax pellets in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl.
2. Add the rose and patchouli essential oils, stirring until well combined.
3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. Pour into a sterilized glass jar or tin container.
5. Allow to solidify at room temperature (about 30 minutes).
6. Once set, use as you would any solid perfume.
Cooking Time: None, as this is an oil-based recipe.
Summary
Discover the art of creating luxurious solid perfumes with these 20 beginner-friendly recipes. From calming scents like Lavender and Vanilla to invigorating blends like Peppermint and Eucalyptus, each recipe combines unique essential oils to create a distinct fragrance. Try Rose and Sandalwood for a romantic aroma or Citrus Burst for a refreshing pick-me-up. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, anyone can create their own signature scents at home. Explore the world of perfumery and unlock your creativity with these 20 luxurious solid perfume recipes perfect for beginners.
